There are many benefits to getting your legs toned. You can run faster, jump higher, and have a better balance. Moreover, they make you look amazing! Your legs also support the rest of your body, so it’s important to get them strong.
So, if you are interested in getting your legs in proper shape, make sure to apply these tips.
Start Walking More
This exercise is the easiest to do, so consider including it into your weekly schedule. You can walk anywhere, whether outside or on a treadmill.
When you get stronger, you should transition to jogging and eventually running. As you add more pace your legs will get stronger and more toned.
You will lose fat, even leg fat. This will make your leg muscles more pronounced and toned. For an even bigger challenge, you can start walking uphill or increase the incline on your treadmill.
Start Cycling
Outdoor and Indoor cycling is a great way to tone your legs. Cycling has a low impact on your joints even when you get to very high intensity.
At first, you should adjust the gears or setting on your bike to a lower difficulty to avoid injury. As you get more comfortable, you should increase the intensity for even stronger legs.
For an additional challenge, you can switch to a HIIT style exercise. Go full speed for 20-30 seconds then lower the intensity for two minutes. Do this for ten to thirty minutes for maximum effect.
Do Squats
Squats are not only one of the best exercises if you want toned legs, but also an amazing full-body exercise.
Squats shape every single leg muscle. You will build your quads, hamstrings, calves, and even butt and abs. Squats will also strengthen your bones, connective tissues, and joints, while also improving your posture.
You can do squats without any equipment; you can even use a wall for support.
Do Lunges
Lunges are great for strengthening and toning thighs, butt, and abs.
With this exercise, you put more weight on one leg while balancing with the other. This means that you develop strength and flexibility at the same time.
You can also add some weights for a bigger challenge, and more results.
Do Deadlifts
The deadlift is the best full-body exercise and it can also build a mean pair of legs.
Deadlifts activate your quads, hamstrings, and butt, along with your back and even arms.
Other exercises can’t activate the hamstrings as much as the deadlift. Hamstrings are underrated leg muscles that, when toned, give your legs a more balanced and shapely look.
You can start with un-weighted deadlifts, and eventually add some weight for more impact.
Do Box jumps
Box jumps will strengthen all of your lower-body muscles, and also make you a lot more agile.
When doing box jumps, your heart rate will go up and you will burn a lot of calories.
You should start no higher than 50 cm, and jump with your feet shoulder-width apart. To reduce the impact on your joints, land on the box as gently as possible.
The Takeaway
These exercises will surely build you a great set of legs. However, if you don’t get enough sleep, you will slow down your progress and delay the results. So, try and get enough sleep and your legs will thank you.
